Movie of Minecraft already sets its sights beyond the billion mark with $720 million in box office

In times of unstable box offices, where not even superheroes guarantee automatic success anymore, some phenomena still manage to surprise — and Minecraft: The Movie is one of them. Released by Warner Bros., the film not only dominated the market, but is breaking records and putting game adaptations on another level.

The animation, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, has already raised an impressive US$ 720 million in just three weeks after its premiere. According to Variety, US$ 376.2 million of that amount came from the international market, while the rest was earned at the United States box offices. During the Easter holiday, the film added another US$ 100 million to its global total — with US$ 59 million coming from overseas — establishing itself as the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far.

With such overwhelming performance, the question now is not "will the Minecraft movie reach US$ 1 billion?" but rather "how long will it take to surpass that mark?"
The success is so overwhelming that the film is already the second most profitable game-based film in history, behind only Super Mario Bros. The Movie, which in 2023 raised an impressive US$ 1.36 billion worldwide. And, let's face it, with the current strength, it wouldn't be surprising to see Minecraft: The Movie approaching that record or even threatening it.

Now, let's be honest: the expectation was high, but there was also a certain apprehension. After all, game adaptations for cinema historically are a Russian roulette — for every success like The Last of Us (on TV) or Super Mario Bros., we had epic stumbles like Assassin's Creed and Need for Speed. But unlike the disastrous examples, Warner Bros. hit the mark by focusing on a PG (suitable for all audiences) rated animation, perfectly capturing the light and adventurous spirit that made Minecraft one of the most popular games in history.

And it's not just in revenue that the film stands out: the artistic direction brings visual references faithful to the game, with its pixelated block style recreated in high-level animation. In addition, the script manages to balance humor and adventure in an accessible way for both children and veteran fans of Mojang Studios' game, respecting the essence of the original material.

The strength of Jack Black, who had already shown his passion for the gaming world in Super Mario Bros. playing Bowser, and the charisma of Jason Momoa helped further boost the film's popular appeal. Not surprisingly, Warner Bros.' global marketing strategy — with promotional events in major capitals, partnerships with streamers, and activations on platforms like Roblox and even within Minecraft itself — reinforced the film's presence in the spotlight.

For a market that saw productions like Dune: Part 2 struggle to maintain stability in the box offices in 2025, the performance of Minecraft: The Movie is a breath of hope. And also a confirmation that, when done with respect for the source material and a well-aligned execution plan, game adaptations can not only be profitable, but also culturally relevant.

Now, the challenge for Warner Bros. is to maintain the pace in the coming weeks. Competition will increase with the arrival of new blockbusters, but if recent history is any indication, Minecraft should surpass the US$ 1 billion mark before the end of the month.